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THE FORTY-NINTH CONGRESS.

1uE FVRII-NlNIH CUNUnEOCs
A Small Ripple of Excitement Over MIR.
Beck's Railroad-Attor ney Bill.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.-The House cable-rail-
road bill was referred to the committee on the
District of Columbia
The Senate bill for protection Of the morals of
minors in the District of Columbia was reported
from the District committee and placed on the
calendar.
The Senate bill to amend the law establishing
the YELLOWSTONE Park, which was under discus
sion yesterday was taken up
Mr. Van Wyck inquired whether the bill pro-
posed to alter the dimensions of the park.
Mr.. Henderson replied that the limits were ex-
tended on the east and west but were dimln-
ished by two miles on the north.
Mr.. Bntler argued against the bill, because OF
the summary jurisdiction over offe nses COM
mltted In the park given to the commissioners
created by the bill He held that to be uncon-
stitutiona as also the clause which empowers
the Secretary of the Interior to establish rules
and regulations, and to declare what shall be Of
lenses.
Mr.. Henderson replied to Mr. Buffers obiec-
tions. and argued that there was no violation OF
the Constitution involved in the BILL
Mr. Van Wyck stated that the object OF
| changing the northern limit was to allow rail
road to pass through these two miles, and that
| that would be dangerous to the park.
| Mr.. Henderson explained the proposition as
being one to change and define more clearly the
limits of the park. 1t had nothing whatever to
| do with the building of railroad.
Mr. Edmunds advocated the bill on the ground
| that if the Yellowstone Park were not conserved
and controlled, and watched just as the Capitol
had to be, its beauties would be entirely de-
| stroyed
The bill was discussed till o'clock. when the
| presiding officer presented the unfinished bust
ness, being the railroad attorney bill.
Mr.. Vest moved that the bill be postponed till
/ Monday next The motion was agreed to-yeas,
a. nays, 20.
Mr.. Beck-I understand that the Senate by
this vote, has displaced the railroad attorney
bill altogether. so that it now stands at the foot
| of the special orders Am right in thatg
| The Presiding Of6cer--The Chair is Of opinion
that it places the bill the calendar, subject TO
motion.
Mr.. 3eck-T desire to give notice that on Mon
| day next, and on every other day that can do
so, until fair vote is had on that bill, l shall
make motion to take it up. The Senate has
seen fit to displace it and to put it at the bot
tom. Now with much emphasis) it shall be
voted on.
Mr. Allison-I hope the gentleman from Ken
lucky will allow appropriation bills tointervene.
Mr. Beck-I have no doubt that this bill will
be antagonized in every form and from every
quarter
Mr. Allison-Do l understand the Senator
from Kentucky to assume that, because sug
eest appropriation bills, mean to antagonizs
this billl
Mr. Beck-Oh, no. understand that the Sen
ator from Iowa agrees with me, all the wa!
through in regard to my bill.
Mr.. Allison-I would not like to commit my
self SO far that.
On motion of Mr.. Vest consideration of TIT
Yellowstone Park bill was resumed by vote O.
81 to II.
Mr. Van Wyck offered an amendment which
was adopted, providing that any settler on thu
territory newly added to the park by this bll
shall be entitled to all rights and privileges nov
given by the laws Of the United States and Ter
ritories.
Mr.. Mcmillan said he would vote against tn
bill, because it imposed restrictions and limita
tions. and committed authority to individuals
which he did not believe to be wholesome.
3 Mr. George also opposed the bill
Mr. Vest advocated the bill necessary t.
Q prevent the objects of natural beauty in tn
! park BEING mutilated and destroyed. He read
private letter from Chief justice Waite. sayin
that he had read the bill, and that it seemed t
| meet the requirements of the case The con
tenton that there must be jury trials for SUI:
: | offenses would, in the nature of things. do ava
with all trials If there was to be park Their
at all, then las Chief Justice Waite saidl Their
q must be government for it.
4 On motion of Mr. Hoar the bill was amende
| by inserting provision for an appeal to the Dis
: trict Court of Wyoming Territory, in cases
q | Imprisonment, and then the bill was passed
. | yeas 40, nays g. The nays were Messrs. Berry
;, Butler Coke George, Mcmillan, Morgan
a | WhitthorEe and Wilson of Maryland.
: The Texas Pacific railroad funding bill cam
Il | the next special order, but was, on motto
r of Mr.. Hoar. postponed a special order ii
g | Monday, Feb. Z.
4 bill was again taken up, SO as to be unfnishe
Il business for next Monday.
q After secret session, the Senate adjourne